Upcoming Holiday Events

The holiday season is upon us! Mark your calendars for these amazing upcoming events to get you in the holiday spirit.

Winter Wonderland

Falls Park will be lit up each night through January 5 with hundreds of thousands of lights and decorations. This is a can’t-miss when it comes to events to include during your holiday season.

Holiday Lights

Nothing screams the holiday season quite like checking out the many beautifully decorated homes and neighborhoods in Sioux Falls. Enjoy holiday themed lanes such as Polar Bear Lane, Santa Claus Lane, Candy Cane Lane and much more.

Ice Skating at Jacobson Plaza

Experience the new ice ribbon at Jacobson Plaza in Downtown Sioux Falls this holiday season! Rent a pair of skates in the warming house or bring your own pair and glide across the ice as you take in the holiday sights.

Photos with Santa

Get your photo taken with Santa at The Empire Mall every day through December 24.

MarketBeat Holiday Plaza

The 50-foot Christmas tree that had been in front of the Washington Pavilion for the last few years during the holiday season has moved to the 10th Street Mural Plaza for this season's MarketBeat Holiday Plaza. See the tree lit up each night during the holiday season along.

Matthew Mayer in Concert – Holiday and Dreams

#1 Billboard Charting Artist and South Dakota born, Matthew Mayer, performs an intimate evening of solo piano music on December 18 at the Orpheum Theater Center. Do not miss this fun and engaging evening of storytelling and piano playing (including Holiday favorites) from Two-Time Telly Award Winning, Matthew Mayer.

Cocoa Strolls

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Winter Wonderland while sipping hot cocoa from The Lodge. Meet at the Jacobson Plaza warming house. The strolls will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 23. The events are free, but reservations are required.

29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral

Enjoy beautiful music and moving storytelling inside the breathtaking and historical Cathedral of St. Joseph and celebrate the hope and joy of God’s incarnation like never before at this truly one-of-a-kind performance, taking place December 18-21.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

The Good Night Theatre Collective Presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas December 18-21 at the Washington Pavilion. These performances will bring you back into the classics catalog of musicals, featuring some of the most iconic tunes in movie musicals.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers is back to bring fresh takes on holiday classics old and new. Taking place December 19 at the Washington Pavilion.

Santa at the Washington Pavilion

Santa will also be making a stop at the Washington Pavilion on December 20 where you can take your photo with him and tell him your wish list.

Candlelight Christmas: Carols on Strings

Listen to all your favorite holiday songs in this Candlelight performance on December 20 at The Social.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

This musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Performances taking place December 23-27.